WA Museum Boola Bardip

Perth

The state museum of Western Australia in the Perth Cultural Centre, reopened in 2020 in a new building that joins restored heritage structures; its Noongar name means 'many stories'.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Beaufort St Museum #1213210 m Beaufort St Wa Museum Boola Bardip Cat Id 19 #2662340 m Beaufort St Museum #1213140 m Beaufort St Wa Museum Boola Bardip Cat Id 5 #1213060 m Aberdeen St Tafe East Cat Id 6 #12936150 m Aberdeen St Tafe East Cat Id 18 #28510160 m

Lines stopping nearby

40 41 42 43 67 68 950 950X 980 Blue CAT

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What it is

The museum covers the natural history, Aboriginal cultures and history of Western Australia, from its geology and wildlife to the people who have lived there. Among the best-known exhibits is the skeleton of a blue whale suspended in the main hall. The complex includes the old Perth Gaol of the 1850s and the former Hackett Hall library building.

The Perth Cultural Centre around it also holds the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the State Library.

Getting there by bus

The Beaufort St Museum stops are directly outside, served by the free Blue CAT (Beaufort St Wa Museum Boola Bardip) and by routes 40, 41, 42, 43, 67, 68, 950 and 980 along Beaufort Street.

Perth station is a short walk south across the Cultural Centre, so the museum is also easy to reach by train.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to WA Museum Boola Bardip by public transport?

The nearest stops are Beaufort St Museum, Beaufort St Wa Museum Boola Bardip Cat Id 19, Beaufort St Wa Museum Boola Bardip Cat Id 5. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to WA Museum Boola Bardip.

What is the nearest stop to WA Museum Boola Bardip?

Beaufort St Museum (stop code 12132), about 10 m from WA Museum Boola Bardip. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is WA Museum Boola Bardip located?

WA Museum Boola Bardip is in Perth. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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